2022 Barossa Shiraz, Heirloom Vineyards

• Style: Off-Dry Shiraz, velvety & structured
• Taste: Dark fruit, dark chocolate, savoury spice & balsamic edge
• Food: BBQ & grilled meats; beef, lamb, game; aged cheeses
• Occasion: Sunday lunch or weeknight with substance
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 30 mins; cellar-worthy

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Concentrated black fruit with velvety tannins and a dark chocolate finish that lingers. The palate is soft and supple, balanced by savoury spice and a balsamic lift that prevents the wine from feeling overripe—a wine of both power and restraint.

The Winery — Heirloom Vineyards

Founded by Zar and Elena Brooks, Heirloom Vineyards marries old-world discipline with fruit from the region's finest sites. Their mission combines tradition—including century-old vines—with organic farming principles and thoughtful site selection. The 2022 vintage benefited from a mild growing season and restrained summer rainfall, allowing the fruit to develop slowly while retaining natural acidity. Hand-picked whole bunches underwent natural fermentation in open-top vessels before ageing in French and American oak, a combination that builds structure without masking the fruit's character.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that commands the right company. Char-grilled beef, slow-roasted lamb, and barbecued meat are its natural home, where the texture sings. Braised dishes benefit equally from its power and finesse, as do aged hard cheeses—Gouda, Pecorino—that echo its savoury complexity. Whether a casual weeknight or a proper Sunday lunch, this Shiraz bridges everyday pleasure and serious intention. Explore our broader Syrah & Shiraz selection to discover how each region gives the variety its own voice, or browse our curated Australian wine range for more from this compelling region.